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Map of China in 1942

The wider war — the lifelines cut

China in 1942: The wider war — the lifelines cut. Since 1938, 6 territories changed status on this map: including Hong Kong (British), Burma (British to 1948), The Philippines (American) and 3 more.

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Map of China in 1942: The wider war — the lifelines cut. Colours show The Empire of Japan & its puppets, Foreign empires — British, French, Russian, American, The Republic of China — the government at the time.
1942 · CHINA IN REVOLUTION, 1911–1949

What changes on the map

Hong Kong (British)Foreign empires — British, French, Russian, American → The Empire of Japan & its puppets
Burma (British to 1948)Foreign empires — British, French, Russian, American → The Empire of Japan & its puppets
The Philippines (American)Foreign empires — British, French, Russian, American → The Empire of Japan & its puppets
French Indochina (mod. Vietnam)Foreign empires — British, French, Russian, American → The Empire of Japan & its puppets
French Indochina (mod. Laos)Foreign empires — British, French, Russian, American → The Empire of Japan & its puppets
Siam (Thailand from 1939)Neutral / de-facto independent → The Empire of Japan & its puppets

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